Kerry Slack

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Worked on 62 assignments, created 40, named on 26 bylines for Algonquin Journalism.

By (Kerry as senior editor) + 2 others for Algonquin Journalism - 3 min read

Algonquin College holds its first MMA class of the winter term

Some Algonquin College students are fighting off the winter blues this term with mixed martial arts classes. Classes are being offered every Wednesday and Friday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Jack Doyle Athletics Center until Apr. 24. "I think it’s had a positive impact on my schooling,” said Joanna Schraa, an early childhood education student at the...

By (Kerry as senior editor) + 1 other for Algonquin Journalism - 3 min read

Students express mixed feelings about Zoom learning after winter storm sent some classes online

Last week’s predicted two-day storm saw some classes migrate to Zoom on Friday, with mixed feelings from staff and students. Connor Finniss, a radio broadcasting student, enjoys in-person learning. “There’s something nice about being on campus. Being online the engagement is at an all-time low,” Finniss said. “When you’re there, you’re forced to pay attention.”Thursday morning came with periods of...